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Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers

If it’s Tuesday, Dan Allen is there 

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
For about a decade, Allen has spent his Tuesdays helping keep North Godwin’s cafeteria clean and spending time with students.

Her approach: ‘If you take care of the soil, wonderful things can grow’

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Katie Dorband lives and leads by her motto, ‘See the good, be the good.’

A passion for political science fuels his goal to work in government

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A summer civics program at Michigan State University strengthened Christian Kihu’s goal of studying political science and using government to make a difference.

Senior dreams of telling stories through art as tattoo artist

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming High School senior Charlie Baker, whose artwork is on display at McDonald’s, talks about his future plans in art.

‘Care Bear’ and ‘Grizzly Bear’ serve as assistant principal team

Byron Center Alexis Stark
The new assistant principals at Byron Center High School are making a name for themselves.

She helps students grow and discover ‘the power in what music can do’

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
“Music is something that I’d like kids to keep with them for a lifetime, and hopefully I can encourage that,” says elementary music teacher Rhonda Vanderwest. Discover why being at the front of the classroom brings her joy.

She finds the joy in the big and little things

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
This fall, Gabrielle Kokenakes stepped into a new leading role as principal of Ada Elementary School.

She makes an impact through creativity, conversations

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
“I’m there to support everybody,” Ally Mabry says of her role as an eighth-grade special education teacher. Learn more about the impact she hopes to make in the classroom.

Three Tech Center alums return to help lead today’s Hospitality students

Kent ISD School News Network
The next generation of bakers, butchers, sous chefs and chocolatiers are in good hands as they learn from Tech Center grads.

New secondary principal an experienced district leader

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
A not-so-new kid on the block, Julia Bierema is the new secondary principal for Lee Middle and High School and East Lee Campus.

Community-minded principal brings ‘No Scrubs’ attitude to new role

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The Texas transplant now leading Sibley Elementary is a data-driven mountain-climber with a soft spot for late-’90s R&B hits.

‘Pushing the plot in a new direction’ for each student’s story

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Matt Reda values the flexibility of MySchool@Kent, which gives him the opportunity to build meaningful, personal relationships with his students.

Award-winning teacher: ‘It’s an honor to be part of their journey’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Second-grade teacher honored with high-impact educator award shares her thoughts on cultivating the teaching craft.

From teacher leaders to school leaders: Pair steps into new roles at Eastern High

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Dan McElheny took over the position of Eastern High principal this fall, with Josh White joining the team as a new assistant principal.

‘Leadership is about service’ for this new principal

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
She may be the principal, but there’s no hat Michelle Foreman won’t wear.

District ‘caretakers’ keep schools clean, and so much more

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is grateful for their district caretakers on Custodian Appreciation Day and every day of the year.
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